Best Start Inclusion Practitioner

Hartlepool; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Hartlepool Best Start Family Hubs are recruiting enthusiastic practitioners to support children aged 0-5 with emerging needs and their families in Hartlepool. You will deliver flexible, one-to-one and group support across hubs, community settings, early years provision and family homes.

As a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner you will offer practical guidance, identify needs early and signpost to trusted services, supporting transitions from early years to school for children with SEND or

Responsibilities

• Deliver flexible support one-to-one and in groups to identify needs early and improve developmental outcomes.
• Use evidence-based screening and observation tools to assess development (eg ASQ, WellComm, ELIM).
• Empower families to navigate services and support transitions from early years to school.

Job description

Fixed Term until end March 2029, 37 hours per week (2 posts)

Here in Hartlepool, we are continuing to build something special. We are a team that is passionate, driven and proud to make a real difference in our community. If you are looking for more than just a job and want to be part of a workforce where your ideas matter, this could be the role for you.

Hartlepool Best Start Family Hubs are recruiting enthusiastic, committed practitioners to be part of our Best Start Inclusion offer, supporting children aged 0-5 with emerging additional needs, and their families.

You will deliver flexible support on a one to one and group basis in Best Start Family Hubs, community settings, early years provision and family homes to identify needs early and improve developmental outcomes for children. Practitioners will use evidenced based screening and observation tools to assess development and inform support (eg ASQ, WellComm, ELIM).

As a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner, you will provide practical advice and empower families to navigate and access appropriate services, including for complex needs, working alongside family hub navigators and signposting to trusted services. You will support effective transition from early years to school for children with SEND, additional or emerging needs.

In return we can offer you a competitive salary as well as a range of different benefits including access to a Local Government Pension Scheme; a generous annual leave allowance; access to a range of savings across the UK’s major retailers; Cycle to Work Scheme; an Employee Assistance Programme and Hybrid working and a flexi scheme where applicable.

Hartlepool Borough is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to safer recruitment measures and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required at the appropriate level.

For further information please contact Clare Wright or Lisa Adams on 01429 292444.

Further information on training to upskill and boost your CV is also available online atwww.hartlepooljobsandskills.com

Closing date: 18th October 2026

Interviews: 28th October 2026 (subject to change)